Hypernatremia During Treatment for Meningitis: A Pediatric Diagnostic Challenge

 
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https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MI5eyfnCO2E/mqdefault.jpg 04/16/2025 05:07:29 This detailed case presentation examines how a 2.5-month-old infant developed dangerous hypernatremia (sodium 184 mEq/L) while being treated for pyomeningitis. We walk through the diagnostic workup, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic approach to hypernatremia in this age group. Learn important clinical pearls about sodium regulation in infants and how CNS infections can complicate fluid and electrolyte management.

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#PediatricHypernatremia #NeonatalElectrolyteDisorders #PediatricCriticalCare #NICUCaseSeries #ChildhoodMeningitis #ElectrolyteImbalance #PediatricEmergency #FluidManagement

Hypernatremia During Treatment for Meningitis: A Pediatric Diagnostic Challenge

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This detailed case presentation examines how a 2.5-month-old infant developed dangerous hypernatremia (sodium 184 mEq/L) while being treated for pyomeningitis. We walk through the diagnostic workup, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic approach to hypernatremia in this age group. Learn important clinical pearls about sodium regulation in infants and how CNS infections can complicate fluid and electrolyte management.

Join in our Discussion: https://www.pediatriconcall.com/diagnosis-dilemma/new/hypernatremia/214

PEDIATRIC ONCALL is the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and education tool with an extensive network of doctors as registered members.


#PediatricHypernatremia #NeonatalElectrolyteDisorders #PediatricCriticalCare #NICUCaseSeries #ChildhoodMeningitis #ElectrolyteImbalance #PediatricEmergency #FluidManagement
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